Foodservice menu trending: New menu items being launched at NFL stadiums; 21 chili dishes to fire up the menu

In this month’s recap of the Top 5 most popular food and beverage Food Management articles, new menu items being launched at NFL stadiums ranked as the week’s top story. After a 2020 season plagued with quarantines, lockdowns and empty seats, the NFL is looking for better days as it launches its 2021 regular season. That means not only new hope for the fans of each team but the debut of new menu items to enjoy at the stadiums, both in the general seating areas and the premium seats and suites. Among other stories in this week’s gallery: 

In other news, Claudia Saldana-Rose has been coaching Sodexo’s college and university foodservice teams in the Northeastern region to get game-ready with tailgate ideas that prove plant-based can score big and earn fans with every type of eater. Cool ideas from this chef include veggie chili, taco-stuffed zucchini boats (and a whole lot more with zucchini!), lightened-up spinach-artichoke dip, cauliflower pizza, guac-stuffed cherry tomatoes and more.

Click through the gallery to see other trending stories in the food and beverage segment.